Yeah, try again.

The gloves are indeed moddable.

It didn't take long at all, I got it within the first 2 runs. I ran it again twice last night and got the chestpiece once from the bonus boss (you need to kill 20 beasts then 45 imps then deactivate 10 terminals) to unlock him. I think his name is Hasper. I've killed him probably 7 times now and had the chestpiece drop 5 times. In 7 kills the droid has dropped the helm twice for me and the greaves twice for me. By the way, Lord Scourge looks amazing in this set. You can buy the matching gloves (different name though) from the specialty vendor on Balmorra for cash. For boots the Transcendent guardian and sith Warden boots from Maelstrom look good with the set. I'm going to run the instance a few more times to see if the actual Orange boots will drop from Taral V. They are on Torhead, but a lot of stuff that isn't in the game post Beta is on Torhead. If I do get them, I will come back and let you know.

I got it from the big droid, I believe. The chest piece was from the bonus boss, and the greaves dropped from the big droid on a subsequent run.

Taral V, actually.

I really like the Guardian's Maelstrom set. I've got the robe, helm, and greaves. Now I just need the boots and gloves. It's the best looking set for Guardian's imo. http://www.torhead.com/item/1lrWlUb/guardians-maelstrom-chestplate

That's a pretty damn good answer right there. But as far as addressing some of the more gamebreaking issues first, I'd have to disagree, but for only one reason. A lot of the gamebreaking things have a technical bottleneck this on the other hand doesn't. It seems like even the people who don't think it's a big deal (and for them it obviously isn't, otherwise they'd have created one of these threads), even they are conceding that the prices are far too harsh. This is one of those changes that would please a lot of players, and most of the rest are too apathetic to care. Seems like a net gain to me, which is a pretty good place to start when you are hemorrhaging subscriptions.

Realistically Spaz, we can answer your question. A competing MMO allows you to port stats from any gear piece you earn to the gear piece of your choice. There is no charge for this service, and yet they haven't been swallowed up by the inflation monster. So certainly if Bioware removed the charge or lowered it to a reasonable rate, the game's economy probably wouldn't crash. There are just so many things Bioware could do differently with this. For example, they could make the mod removal fee a one time thing. Once you've removed a mod and paid, you can always move it free of charge. Or hell, even allow us to buy the ability (kind of like dual spec). I would shell out a million credits if I could guarantee the ability to always move my mods where I want for no charge. There are just so many better ways to handle this. It really is too bad, because overall there are a lot of nice armor sets in this game, but unfortunately it's just not cost effective to utilize them. C'mon Bioware, think it over.

No, it answers why there are money sinks in the game. It doesn't answer why mod moving is so ridiculously, outrageously, and incomprehensibly expensive. I don't mind that they tie mod moving to a money sink, but it is so far out of proportion. I mean c'mon, I mentioned this before, but changing my pants and chest piece will cost as much as the epic speeder. There is no defense for the ratio. I would like Bioware to answer why fashionistas of the Galaxy must bear the brunt of money sinking.

Not even close on that analogy, big guy. What we are talking about is more like this: Me (Our Hero): Hello there, it took a long time, but I finally saved up enough money for this Ferrari. Bioware Ferrari Salesman: Excellent choice sir, I will have it brought right out Our Hero Dances Excitedly BFS: Ahh, here it is, beautiful isn't it. Me: Umm... what color is that exactly... is it green? BFS: Kind of sir, the boys in design are calling it "Post Nasal Drip". Very fast car, the kids are calling it the "Snot Rocket". We think that's kind of cute. Me: But I don't want a snot rocket. I was told I could get a cherry red ferrari. BFS: Well of course you can sir, we are not savages after all. Ohhh Ferdinand? Please bring out a red Ferrari for the gentleman. Me: Yay!!! Our Hero Does the happy dance with twice as much vigor. BFS: But there is a fee associated with the color change. Here it is, it will cost you a million dollars. Me: B...b...but I only paid $200,000 for the basic model. BFS: Mmm hmm... Me: But that's really stupid. I'm not going to pay that! BFS: Fine sir, let me consult with the manager. The BFS scurries off to talk with his manager and comes back with a huge smile on his face. BFS: Good news, sir! My manager has seen your plight, as such he will knock down the color change fee to $700,000. Me: Yeah buddy, not going to happen. I guess I'll take the booger-mobile. BFS: Very good sir. Here it is now, climb on in! Me: Gods! What is that smell. BFS: Oh, that is the default interior odor. We decided to do away with the standard new car smell. We call this one "Tropical Farts" Me: Ummm... can I get one with the old "New Car Smell" BFS: Of course you can sir. That will be $500,000. Me plugs his nose and sighs. Me: Never mind.

Exactly Talarchy. The absurd amount of credits for something so trivial means that player like Talarchy won't move mods. Ergo, the money sink doesn't function if nobody pours money into it. 30% isn't going to change that.

Yeah, just so we are clear. This thread isn't "why are there money sinks?". It's "why is it so expensive to move mods?". I'm not terribly concerned that' there's a fee associated without moving mods. It is just way too much. Even with the discount. A money sink that isn't ever used isn't much of a money sink is it? Being able to look the way you want, with gear you have earned in game should be a right. Is it so wrong that when I travel to Hoth I want to have my character in something other than a vest?

I hear you on the need for credit sinks, and I agree that they need them. What I can't wrap my head around is that changing my clothes on my toon at the Battlemaster level (even taking the discount into consideration) will cost more than purchasing the epic riding skill and the epic speeder combined. That is simply mind-boggling.

Sure, I mentioned that in the above post, I think it is 30%, but regardless. I still shouldn't have to pay half a million credits if I want to change up my wardrobe. I just can't see the justification for it. It's not even an effective credit sink. Most players would wear a bonnet and leotard combo if the stats were right. It just seems really stupid. Like crayon eating, window lickingly stupid.

Okay, this is irritating me a little bit. Why does Bioware punish us with mod swapping? Is it because it hurts your art design team's feelings? Look, I have a scoundrel. He looks very interesting to me with his gunslinger's goggles, a tasteful vest and assorted other pieces. So anyway I PvP'd on him and was able to buy the battlemaster boots. Life was glorious. Until I looked in the wardrobe window. My Scoundrel is not, I repeat, not a prostitute. I have no desire to dress him in the same thigh high boots Julia Roberts wore in Pretty Woman. It cost me damn near 120K to pull the mods out of that abomination and put them in normal looking boots. Now, I know if I want to grind, I can recover that money. That however is not the point. I earned the original set of gear. I earned the upgraded set of gear. I should not have to pay 120K credits because frankly your art department is terrible. If I want to swap out my characters mods, then I should be able to do so on a whim. It shouldn't cost close to a million credits to change outfit and sidearm(extrapolated if I wanted 6 pieces plus pistol). Find another money sink guys. You realize your competition has realized that allowing players to look unique is a good thing. The competition who's name rhymes with Gizzard has something that rhymes with Dansmogrification. It basically allows you to pick your characters look for an absolute pittance. Correct this oversight please (and I don't mean a 30% discount, it's still outrageous). You have a sterile environment that we can't interact with. Every cool little area in the game is instanced, we don't have chat bubbles... For the love of god, at least let us look how we want. I'd threaten to unsubscribe, but that horse looks pretty dead, I don't see much sense in beating it.